This is an overview of the computing ​resources ​available within ​CSS that I know about, as of October 26, 2010. It doesn'​t include things like personal ​workstations. I have been collecting usage statistics ​for all the linux systems for the past few months; I just don't have a good way of displaying them yet.

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An overview of the lab resources ​managed and maintained by CSS. This includes the three primary CSS Labs, UW1-310 running Windows, UW1-320 running Linux, and UW1-321 running a mix of Windows and Linux generally used by the Cyber Security program.

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Also included is some information on the UW1-302 Special Projects lab and the workstations ​potentially available ​for Grad level research projects.

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For a comprehensive list of hardware available in the CSS labs please see the [[https://​docs.google.com/​a/​uw.edu/​spreadsheets/​d/​1kxM_w0G9XiHrC6cbXppMRycAUT8F4_XY_vAur6r9RQA/​edit?​usp=sharing|CSS Lab Inventory]]

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For all support requests regarding the CSS Labs please contact the STEM CSS Liaisons, Nic Templeton and Chris Fox, at <​uwbstitl@uw.edu>​.

Graduate lab machines are a mix of operating systems and will be outlined in the below sections.

===== Linux Lab =====

===== Linux Lab =====

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The Linux lab in UW1-320 has 15 desktops ​and 8 1U rack-mounted systems. The network is 100mbit, although the rack-mounted systems are connected to each other via a gigabit ​switch. The switch ​is connected to a 100mbit uplink, though. I'm hoping to get all the ports upgraded to gigabit.

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The Linux lab in UW1-320 has 16 desktops ​on a gigabit ​network. All machines are configured identically with the exception of the podium machine. The podium machine has some tutor specific software installed and is generally not available for student usage.

==== Desktops ====

==== Desktops ====

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uw1-320-01.uwb.edu through uw1-320-15.uwb.edu. These are generally available, although as lab machines they are subject to irregular load, and students may reboot or disconnect them without warning. I'm trying to cut down on that kind of thing. I believe uw1-320-00.uwb.edu--the podium machine--shares this configuration,​ although I haven'​t confirmed that.

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CSS manages a total of 32 Linux based Lab computers, 16 located in UW1-320 and 16 located in the campus datacenter.

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​* Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6400 @ 2.13GHz (dual-core)

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UW1-320 Workstation Specs:

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* 1GB RAM

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​* Intel(R) Core(TM) ​i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

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* Around 30GB free disk

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* 32GB RAM

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* Warranty expired: 9/7/2010

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* 1TB HDD

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==== Rack-mounted ====

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* nVidia GeForce GTX 745

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Remote lab Workstation Specs:

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* Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

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* 16GB RAM

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* 500GB HDD, generally 200GB free disk space

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uwb1-320-16.uwb.edu through uwb1-320-23.uwb.edu. There used to be 16 of these, but recently half of them had their CPUs and RAM removed and given to the other half. These are also available via the round-robin DNS alias uw1-320-lab.uwb.edu. These should ​be available 24/7 except during regular maintenance windows. There'​s no service guarantee, though, as the hardware ​is out of warranty. Also, these may be more heavily loaded than 1-15, since they'​re part of the lab alias.

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A round-robin alias has been configured, uw1-320-lab, this will connect you to a next-in-line workstation machine. The purpose is to allow students ​to only have to remember a single hostname while still providing some light load-balancing among the lab machines.

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These machines ​are named uw1-320-01 through ​uw1-320-15. While generally available these desktops are shared by some graduate projects and as such are subject to irregular loads and may be rebooted or disconnected by students without warning. The IT staff is working on methods ​of reducing unplanned shutdowns while minimizing end user impact.

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Please visit [[connecting_to_the_linux_lab|Connecting to the Linux Lab Machines]] for directions on how to connect to the Linux lab remotely.

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* Two Dual-Core AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 2210 @ 1.8GHz

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* 2GB RAM

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* Around 30GB free disk

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* Warranty expired: 9/10/2010

===== Grad/​Research Lab =====

===== Grad/​Research Lab =====

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Located in UW1-302. This is a hodgepodge ​of machines, mostly purchased on research grants but some for the graduate program. ​I believe it is all 100mbit. With less student access ​to this lab, there'​s less likelihood of machines being randomly rebooted or unplugged from the network. However, these machines ​may be more heavily loaded than others, as they'​re used for research.

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Located in UW1-302. This is an array of machines, mostly purchased on research grants but some for the graduate program. ​The network ​is all gigabit. Workstations in this space do not have a specific configuration and are often updated with new software based on student ​and faculty needs.

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Generally these workstations are available 24/7 for remote ​access. However ​IT support ​may require support windows of downtime, both planned and unplanned, in order to update software or install additional software.

==== hercules.uwb.edu ====

==== hercules.uwb.edu ====

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Munehiro uses this as the head node for his wireless temperature sensors.

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Hercules has become a general use machines ​for graduate student projects. It is currently running Ubuntu 14.04 and connected to a four monitor display.

I have no idea what the history or use of this machine is, and I'm only half-sure that it's located in this lab. I should double-check.

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Original head node of the Mnode cluster. Purchased through a research grant and used primarily by Prof. Fukuda. Currently running ​as a VM.

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==== mnode0.uwb.edu ​through mnode11.uwb.edu ====

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* Same specs as tarvos.uwb.edu.

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It has only recently come to my attention that this machine exists. I will see if I can break in and determine its configuration,​ then bring it up to date, since it won't have been getting any updates for the last year or so.

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===== Data center =====

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The UWB IT data center is located on the ground floor of UW1.

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==== metis.uwb.edu ====

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Metis is the authentication/​authorization/​file server for most of the CSS linux systems. It is not general access, and shouldn'​t be used for interactive login unless necessary.

Used as a compute cluster by Prof. Munehiro; can operate with either Medusa or Hercules as the head node.

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* Warranty expired 2/18/2008

* Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 3.20GHz (1-core, hyperthreading)

* Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 3.20GHz (1-core, hyperthreading)

* 512MB RAM

* 512MB RAM

* Around 18GB free disk (36GB total)

* Around 18GB free disk (36GB total)

* RHEL 4.8

* RHEL 4.8

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* Warranty expired: 2/18/2008

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Mnodes 8,9, 29 and 30 are currently unavailable.

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====== Windows ======

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Windows lab machines use a common image maintained by IT. At this time it is based on Windows XP. I am hopeful that it will be based on Windows 7 by mid-2011. There is no remote desktop access to these machines; users must be physically present. It may be possible to install distributed computing clients, however.

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==== neometis.uwb.edu ====

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===== Windows Lab =====

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Linux based resource and NFS file server. This is a virtual server currently running in a VMWare 5.5 environment. ​

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The Windows lab in UW1-310, and I believe it is wired with gigabit ethernet. There are currently 14 Dell Precision T1500 desktops and 2 Dell Precision T3500 workstations.

Windows lab machines use a common image maintained by IT, currently all machines are running Windows 7. UWB IT is currently testing and reviewing Windows 10 to determine the best roll-out timeline. There is no remote desktop access to these machines; users must be physically present.

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I haven'​t done a survey of the embedded systems lab in UW1-321(?). I do know the machines are old and need replacing, and at least one of them has failed, but beyond that I can't say much other than that they run the XP image.

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===== Drop-in Windows Lab =====

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====== Virtual Infrastructure at UWB ====== ​

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The drop-in Windows lab is in UW1-310, and is wired with gigabit ethernet. Including the podium machine there are 17 Dell Optiplex 9020 workstations.

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IT maintains ​a VMWare VSphere virtual computing infrastructure that may be available to use at a nominal charge. Details haven'​t been hammered out on this yet.

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The UW1-310 Windows lab includes ​a range of IDEs and other software development tools including:​